. . . and You Think You’re Busy?!

Lately around our house we have an abundance of life. We have huge azaleas, rhododenrons and peonies in an overwhelming, almost desperate, bloom. This week, I was taking out the garbage one evening and in the short walk out the back door to the garbage 

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

While we may tend to think of the “holiday season” in December, one of the most important holidays of the year is now upon us . . . Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is one of those holidays that you cannot miss. After reading Battle Hymn 

Punched Aluminum Plant Markers

In my garden, sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between the small plants that are still getting established and the weeds! To both help myself and clarify the situation for visitors, I wanted to create some plant markers that would be both 

Ruly Ruth: Brownies with Spinach and Blueberries=DELISH from “The Sneaky Chef”

I was requested to make a healthy brownie recipe for this month’s Ruly Ruth blog. I chose one with extremely accessible ingredients for everyone. It’s from: The Sneaky Chef:  Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids’ Favorite Meals by Missy Chase Lapine. There is 

“Slate” Concrete Patio Makeover

“Slate” Concrete Patio Makeover

The concrete slab on our back patio has definitely seen better days. It was in OK shape when we first moved in and the humid, damp weather we have doesn’t help it any as the years go by. Several contractors have told us that it